Pre-starter steps

Use pre-starter steps to find the beat in the music and to verify the follower is also feeling the beat. You can [lock the knee] or [left diagonal tap right diagonal tap] while counting 5678.

Use pre-starter steps at the beginning of a song for two accomplish two goals. First, establish a connection with the follower. Second, set the tone or the atmosphere for the song. Make it fun, playful, smooth, sensual, bluesy, stylish, etc. Whatever you do, smile and have fun. Don’t get serious and make it boring.